SPRING HILL – A two-day joint undercover operation by special agents with the TBI Human Trafficking Unit, the Spring Hill Police Department, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Homeland Security Investigations, and the office of 22nd District Attorney General Brent Cooper has resulted in the arrest of eighteen men accused of seeking illicit sex from minors. … Continue reading Eighteen Men Arrested, Charged in Spring Hill Human Trafficking Operation
Former Sewanee Officer Charged with Burglary, Official Misconduct
FRANKLIN COUNTY – A investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a former Sewanee police officer, on burglary and other charges. At the request of 12th District Attorney General J. Michael Taylor, in January, TBI agents began investigating a report of a theft that occurred from … Continue reading Former Sewanee Officer Charged with Burglary, Official Misconduct
McMinn County Woman Indicted, Accused of Impersonating a Licensed Professional
KNOX COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Medicaid Fraud Control Division has resulted in the indictment of a McMinn County woman on identity theft and criminal impersonation charges. In May 2020, TBI agents began investigating allegations of identity theft involving Ellen Michelle Small (DOB 3/21/74) after she applied … Continue reading McMinn County Woman Indicted, Accused of Impersonating a Licensed Professional
TBI Agents Investigating Kingsport Officer-Involved Shooting
UPDATED 7/1/21 at 2:30 p.m. (ET) - The individual who sustained injuries in this incident has passed away. She is identified as Lisa Short (DOB 9/4/66). At the request of 2nd District Attorney General Barry Staubus, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances leading to the shooting of a woman during an interaction with … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Kingsport Officer-Involved Shooting
TBI Retaliation Case Leads to Charges for Kingston Man
ROANE COUNTY – Special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments charging a Kingston man accused of threatening the lives of law enforcement officers who previously investigated him. At the request of 9th District Attorney General Russell Johnson, TBI agents began investigating a series of phone calls made to the Tennessee Board … Continue reading TBI Retaliation Case Leads to Charges for Kingston Man
Seymour Man Indicted, Charged with Sexual Battery and Rape of a Child
SEVIER COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Seymour man on several charges, including rape of a child. In March, at the request of 4th District Attorney General James Dunn, TBI agents began investigating allegations of sexual assault involving a minor in … Continue reading Seymour Man Indicted, Charged with Sexual Battery and Rape of a Child
TBI, MNPD, DEA Arrest Man Accused of Possessing Large Quantity of Methamphetamine and Cocaine in Nashville
NASHVILLE – In a joint effort, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Metropolitan Nashville Police Department and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration have arrested a man accused of trafficking a large quantity of illegal drugs in Nashville. In recent months, investigators developed information about the potential transport of multiple kilograms of methamphetamine into Middle Tennessee. … Continue reading TBI, MNPD, DEA Arrest Man Accused of Possessing Large Quantity of Methamphetamine and Cocaine in Nashville
TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Clarksville
At the request of 19th District Attorney General John Carney, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances leading to the shooting of a man during an interaction with officers with the Clarksville Police Department early Sunday morning. Shortly before 2 a.m. Sunday, officers were dispatched to a residence in the 300 block of Liberty … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Clarksville
TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Bradley County
At the request of 10th District Attorney General Steve Crump, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances leading to the deadly shooting of a McDonald man during an interaction with deputies from the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office on Friday evening. Shortly before 6 p.m., deputies were dispatched to an address in the 200 block … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Bradley County
Former Corrections Officer Indicted, Accused of Official Misconduct
COCKE COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Cocke County corrections officer accused of conspiring to harm an inmate. On December 9th, at the request of 4th District Attorney General James Dunn, TBI special agents began investigating allegations involving Joseph Tyree … Continue reading Former Corrections Officer Indicted, Accused of Official Misconduct
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